Saarland – one of the sunniest regions in Germany
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Vacation in Saarland
With its boundless charm, the Saarland is considered an insider’s tip among those seeking relaxation. Hidden treasures are waiting to be discovered. The Saar with its unique Saar Loop (U-Turn) near Mettlach, a bestseller on Instagram, idyllic lakes and ponds, magnificent river meadows, sheer endless fragrant forests, villages or vibrant old towns, romantic vineyards, impressive monumental buildings and important archaeological finds or even the savoir vivre with excellent distinctive cuisine. A trip to the Saarland is an encounter with an impressive cultural landscape that will give you an unforgettable vacation.
Discover Saarland
Being a captain with a houseboat on a river, discovering nature, experiencing landscapes and people, enjoying culinary delights, doing sports or simply letting your soul dangle. Strengthening for body, mind and soul.
Individual travel program
What could be better than being able to put together your own travel program according to your preferences, tastes, moods and even spontaneously? When vacationing by houseboat, this is possible. We will be happy to help you with this before you start your vacation on the water.
Mettlach – Base Station
In Mettlach is the base station of the Joylife houseboats. Versatile vacation experiences such as a visit to the park in of the old abbey with the rare exotic trees and also the oldest sacral building of the Greater Region, the old tower with octagonal ground plan, offers itself to you. Likewise invite the Saareck and Ziegelberg castles for a historical immersion, or you can indulge in a fine dinner at “Christian’s kitchen table” at the Landhotel Saarschleife.
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Gourmet restaurants
WEINrestaurant Ayl Kupp – Ayl near Saarburg
Trierer Str. 49a, 54441 Ayl
Jörg Diekert presents a regional, upscale cuisine – interpreted in a contemporary way. Fine delicacies from fresh regional products await you and as congenial companions: refined Rieslings from the Peter Lauer winery and other top Saar vintners.
Prelate-Subtil-Ring 22, 66740 Saarlouis
Martin Stopp brings gourmet pleasure to the old courtroom. Here, ambience and food combine to create a special experience!
Estherstraße 1, 66798 Wallerfangen
Chef Marc Pink and his team know exactly what they are doing. They excite your palate to turn a meal into a culinary experience.
Mainzer Street 95, 66121 Saarbrücken, Germany
First class products. Respect. Creativity. Passion. And craftsmanship perfection. Ingredients for pure pleasure. Perfectly brought to the point by Klaus Erfort and his kitchen brigade.
Nauwieserstrasse 5, 66111 Saarbrücken, Germany
In the rooms of the lovingly restored Wilhelminian villa in the heart of Saarbrücken, chef Silio Del Fabro spoils guests with a modern interpretation of classic French cuisine, which he refines with daily fresh seasonal vegetables from the city farm of Saarbrücken.
Food & Drink
Whether planned ahead or on short notice, you’ll find everything from home-style cooking to haute cuisine here.
Gastro Guide Saar Upper Moselle
The cuisine in the Saar-Obermosel region is varied, creative and tasty. Find your favorite restaurant here and let yourself be spoiled.
Time for pleasure in Saarbrücken
Relaxed enjoyment with a French flair in the middle of the city – that’s only possible in Saarbrücken. Because here, so close to the border, you can already feel it, the French way of life “Savoir-vivre”.
Wineries in Saarburg
The variety of good wines makes the Saar-Obermosel region a true voyage of discovery. On the steep sunlit slate slopes of the Saar Valley grows the unique Saar Riesling. With the Scharzhofberg near Wiltingen, the Ayl Kupp, the Ockfener Bockstein and the Kanzemer Altenberg, several of the most famous Riesling sites in the world are located on the Saar. Elbling and Burgundy vines grow on the shell limestone soils of the Upper Moselle, which are similar to those of Champagne. Where good wine grows is also known to eat well. The culinary arts on the Saar and Upper Moselle are versatile and are inspired by the proximity to France. Here you can experience the savoir vivre in the border triangle, because joie de vivre, charm and hospitality are at home on the Moselle and Saar. Excursions with good food and wine are great to combine.
Shopping and more
Mettlach and Villeroy & Boch is tradition. At the Villeroy & Boch Outlet Center you will find attractive offers of porcelain, glass, crystal, cutlery, gift items and accessories, as well as a store open all year round at the marketplace. A play corner for children and a café are other attractions.
In Saarburg you will find the special retail trade: modern, versatile, service-oriented and with a personal touch. The stores focus on a contrast to the interchangeable shopping malls of the big cities. There is no need to do without anything. Saarburg has a wide range of industries and a diverse range of services.
Shopping in the city of the Sun King is a real leisure experience. Elegant department stores in central locations, well-stocked specialty stores , chic boutiques, modern shopping gallery and the cozy pedestrian zone will delight you. Saarlouis captivates its visitors from the very first encounter. Once you’ve been to this city, you’ll always want to return.
Saarbrücken is a true shopper’s paradise! Therefore, in addition to the online platform listed in the link above, here a second one. The Bahnhofstrasse with its large department stores offers everything from branded goods to souvenirs. At one end, Bahnhofstrasse leads onto St. Johanner Markt. Here branches off Frog Lane, where you can find many special stores. On the market square, cafes, pubs and restaurants invite you to take a rest. In the Europa-Galerie, 110 stores, cafés, restaurants and service providers present themselves in a unique shopping world. The center has a sales area of approx. 25,000 m2 on three floors. You prefer it unusual? Then take a look at the Nauwieser Viertel. Here you will find everything from organic, vegetable and natural food stores, as well as bakeries and various trendy hangouts. Many of the restaurants located here are a real insider tip. After a short walk across the Saar, Alt-Saarbrücken awaits you with its stores. Here you will also find antique stores that invite you to browse.
Culture & Theater
VILLEROY & BOCH EXPERIENCE CENTER OLD ABBEY – METTLACH
With the acquisition of the former Benedictine abbey in 1809, Jean-François Boch laid the foundation for advanced ceramics production in the region. Since 1842, the old abbey has been the headquarters of the international Villeroy & Boch Group.
In the park of the old abbey, during a walk, you will find, besides rare exotic trees, the oldest sacral building of the Greater Region, the old tower with an octagonal plan. The over 1000 year old building was built as a burial chapel for St. Luitwinus and extensively restored in recent years.
At the moment, unfortunately, the experience center / Keravision can not be visited due to reconstruction. The new opening is in December 2024 and regardless of this, the Villeroy & Boch outlet can be visited for a purchase.
UNESCO WORLD CULTURAL HERITAGE SITE VÖLKLINGER HUT
The Völklingen Ironworks World Cultural Heritage Site is the only ironworks in the world from the heyday of industrialization that has been completely preserved. It is one of the most unusual UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Cultural diversity in Saarbrücken
For them alone, it is already worth the visit of culture lovers in Saarbrücken. The Ludwigskirche is a unique jewel whose splendor makes a lasting impression on visitors. This is because it is considered one of the most stylistically pure baroque churches in Germany, comparable to the Michel in Hamburg or the Frauenkirche in Dresden. This and much more awaits you in Saarbrücken.
SAARLAND STATE THEATER IN SAARBRÜCKEN
The Saarland State Theater is one of the most outstanding cultural institutions in the Saarland. It offers performances of the highest standard in opera, drama, ballet and concert.
Culture to the power of three – Saarburg
Saarburg is located in a river bend of the Saar, nestled between vineyards and forests, amidst the charming cultural landscape of the Saar-Obermosel vacation region. High above the Saar and the old town with its colorful fishermen’s and boatmen’s houses, towers the SaarBurg – the town’s namesake and landmark. Count Siegfried of Luxembourg had the castle complex with towers and city walls built as early as 964. “Culture to the power of three” is offered by the municipal museums Hackenberger Mühle and Amüseum am Wasserfall as well as the bell foundry in the old town. The original restored sites offer exciting insights into the city’s history as well as centuries-old crafts and traditions. Download city tour.
Discover culture & history with Lauschtour APP
Whether in nature, on a city walk or in a museum: audio tours encourage you to take a closer look and tell your stories in an interesting, entertaining and very personal way. A good audio guide draws your attention to exciting details, imparts knowledge and arouses curiosity. An enrichment for curious explorers and so completely new experience the Saarland! It awaits you to discover the Saar Cycle Path, Saarburg City Tour, Kastel-Staadt Cultural Plateau, Eulenmühle Nature Adventure Trail and more throughout Germany. Download free in App Store or Google Play Store.
The Saar children - 10 young winemakers
We are 10 young winemakers from the Saar who have given ourselves the collective name “Saarkind”. Through our work with nature, we have learned to appreciate and love it. So together we are committed to wine and our region and want to share it with you!
With our brand “Saarkind” we want to bring the importance of sustainable action to the fore! Because we must be constantly aware of one thing; we are only guests here on our planet and must be careful with our resources.
Short bike tours for pleasure cyclists
This short round trip leads from Saarburg to Konz and back. It is known as the Tälchen-Tour and you cycle through wine villages, through the romantic Mannebach valley, past the nature reserve Wiltinger Saarbogen and along the Saar cycle path. An entertaining culinary pleasure trip on the bike. Here to the bike rental in Saarburg.
The Saar Family Circuit starts at the Merzig Sports & Leisure Park. It runs along the Saar River, which is crossed at the Rehlingen barrage. The route passes other recreational facilities such as the soccer golf course and the Saargarten as well as the Bietzener Heilquelle and finally ends back at the Merzig Sport & Leisure Park. Due to the low gradient, this bike tour, as the name suggests, is especially suitable for families.
From the Saar near Rehlingen via Siersburg to France and via Niedaltdorf back to the starting point. Not for nothing is this bike path considered one of the most beautiful in the Saarland. Via Völklingen and Saarlouis you finally reach Rehlingen. Here, from the tower of the Siersburg, you have a magnificent view of the valleys of the Saar and Nied.
Discover the green sides of the capital of Saarland. Easy half-day tour on green paths along the Saar and through parks over to St. Arnual. We return via the Tabaksweiher, the German-French Garden and through the Bürgerpark. It is characterized by leisurely cycling along the Saar River, crossing several parks and a rich gastronomic offer.
Click here for information on bike rental stations if you want to leave your bike at home.
Adventure for big and small
The Saarschleife Adventure Forest in Mettlach-Orscholz offers more than 7,000 m² of fun and attractions for the whole family. The area in the immediate vicinity of the Saarschleife treetop path houses about 25 exciting play and learning stations embedded in the forest and close to nature, offering enthusiasm and fun for young and old.
View the Saarland’s landmark from a height of 42 meters and learn something about nature on the way to the top – that’s only possible on the Saarschleife treetop trail.
The Saar Adventure Park with its high ropes course, children’s climbing maze and FlyLine curved ropeway is located in the midst of nature in the Saarbrücken city forest. Visitors can experience nature from a completely different perspective here. A leisure adventure for all the senses!
Bathing wellness and experience worlds
The thermal, water, sauna and massage worlds are a great place to relax. Bietzen healing water has a particularly beneficial effect on the human organism, as it is especially rich in minerals and trace elements. Indoor adventure pool with bubble loungers, floor bubblers, massage jets and splash showers, Black Hole 90-m giant slide, relaxation pool with waterfall and much more.
CALYPSO BATHING AND SAUNA WORLD – SAARBRÜCKEN
Caribbean joie de vivre, diverse attractions and wellness offers: the perfect change of pace on vacation. Versatile swimming pools, brine bath, whirlpools, sauna garden, AdrenaLoop 90 m free fall slide, Black Hole 100 m giant slide, etc. offer a varied stay that is fun and promises relaxation at the same time.
Saarland Card - Fantastic advantages
With the Saarland Card you can discover over 100 exciting, unusual and thrilling attractions in Saarland and beyond – at no extra cost. In addition, the Saarland Card is your ticket for free use of buses and trains. in the Saarland. The Saarland Card is free of charge for you when renting the Joylife houseboat and will be handed over to you or given digital access when the boat is handed over.
From the Saar to the Moselle
The Saar-Obermosel vacation region is located in the west of Rhineland-Palatinate, just outside the city of Trier and also in the middle of the Germany-France-Luxembourg border triangle. The picturesque landscape is characterized by the Saar and Moselle rivers, which after a long journey in Concert flow together. High above the river valleys and picturesque wine villages are castles, palaces and cultural monuments that are well worth a visit.
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Saaruferstr. 34 / at the canoe home – 66693 Mettlach – Germany
